Qinghai Travel Guide: A Self-Driving Route Not to Be Missed

The Qinghai Grand Loop is a self-driving route that traverses the magnificent hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in southern Qinghai, taking you deep into this mysterious and magnificent land. 1. Xining - Qinghai Lake Your journey starts from Xining, the capital of Qinghai, also known as the 'city of bright sunshine'. Heading west, you will reach the magnificent Qinghai Lake. The azure lake is surrounded by the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, dreamlike. Walking by the lake, you will feel the tranquility of the plateau and the coolness of the lake. 2. Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake Next, you will go to Chaka Salt Lake, a place like a fairyland. This lake, due to its special structure of saline-alkali land, presents dazzling blue and white salt fields, like a huge mirror. Here, you can stroll on the salt lake and enjoy the beautiful lake view and reflection. 3. Chaka Salt Lake - Hoh Xil Nature Reserve Continuing west, you will come to the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, the main distribution area of the Tibetan antelope in China. You can observe these rare wild animals at close range, while admiring the majestic Kunlun Mountains. In the reserve, remember to keep quiet to avoid disturbing these endangered animals. 4. Hoh Xil - Kunlun Mountains The Kunlun Mountains are the 'ancestor of ten thousand mountains' in China. Here you will feel the grandeur of the mountains and rivers. Snow peaks, glaciers, valleys, alpine meadows, every scene is intoxicating. Exploring the Kunlun Mountains, you will feel like you are in a fairyland. 5. Mangya Emerald Lake This is a secluded natural lake, nestled in the highland valley. The lake is crystal clear and green, surrounded by green grasslands and majestic mountains, like a fairyland. You can wander by the lake, feeling the tranquility and beauty of the lake and mountains. Chaka Salt Lake